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A woman leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, ... See full summary »

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A woman leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, alcoholic detective to form the third party in a very unusual triangle as this story begins to unfold. Written by Marisa_Gabriella

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A man with a secret. A woman with a past. See more »

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Rated R for language and some violence | See all certifications »

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4 December 2009 (Ireland)  »

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A csendes bérgyilkos  »

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$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$74,981 (USA) (1 May 2009)

Gross:

$346,286 (USA) (24 July 2009)
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Unlike the other characters, Frank never asks Kate how she got a black eye. See more »

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In the hospital room on Christmas Day, Frank Logan is holding the cup of water in the medium shot, but in the long shots, it is setting on the table. See more »

Quotes

Kate Frazier: [refering to her abusive husband] "I hope he has found God. I just wish he hadn't found me."
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After Frank changes his mind about suicide, a scene plays out over the end credits where he's seen walking off into the distance. See more »

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Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 4 December 2009 (2009) See more »

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"Jingle Jangle Christmas"
Written by Blaire Reinhard
Performed by Blaire Reinhard
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This quiet, slow moving little masterpiece is well worth watching
29 October 2009 | by (Champaign, IL) – See all my reviews

It's amazing what a good group of actors can do under superior direction. I'd almost forgotten. Usually I favor movies for their story, but this movie's story is a bit light. Still, what's there is made all the more engaging by the terrific performances, starting with the two leads. Kelly MacDonald is especially effective, but so is Michael Keaton who manages to bring some convincing emotional reality to the hit man genre despite having directorial duties to perform as well.

The pace is slow but it's rich with detail and nuance to the point you'll feel as if you're really there. Some movie scenes seem to suspend the reality of the camera and lights for those key moments, but here the entire movie seems unusually realistic and unaffected. It's got to be Keaton's doing which makes me hope he finds another project he'd like to tackle soon. Saw this on DVD tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not for the shallow or those only looking for a laugh. Be attentive and respectful and you'll come away a bit better for the experience.


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